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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
3
Local notes report Turner the Chalk Talk man presenting at the Presbyterian church at 7 45 pm tonight. The crowd is urged to attend as a popular local event with Dale the thinker promoting the talk.
An old health journal advert promotes Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier. It claims the mix clears sores and pimples, boosts energy, and aids kidneys in filtering wastes. It notes the home preparation is inexpensive and suitable for men and women. Also mentions Mr and Mrs George A Hormel planning to return to Los Angeles soon.
About fifty children at the Kalamazoo children's home were marched out in good order after smoke filled the rooms and sparked an incipient panic. The fire was extinguished with no serious damage reported.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota proposes abolishing the use of irons as punishment in the Navy. He introduced in the Senate an amendment to the naval appropriation bill to end such punishment.
The schedule lists events from March 23 to June 16 including Socialist city primaries and convention on March 23, Republican and Democratic city primaries on March 27 and 28, Republican county and congressional conventions in April, followed by state and national Republican conventions in Minneapolis and Chicago.
East Side residents report returns from Spring Valley and a three week stay in St. Paul. The Lady Trainmen held a meeting last night and presented silver berry spoons to Mrs. J. M. Plum and Mrs. Chas. Wiese. Mamie Opie departed for Minneapolis for a few days as Andrew Jacobson is on the sick list.
Austin defeated Albert Lea in a three game series at the Palace alleys. The scores swung 6 pins in game one, 290 in game two, and 323 in game three, giving Austin a 167 pin margin. Wing Erdman led with about 201 average per game and the total scores were 2516 for Austin and 2193 for Albert Lea. A future game with LeRoy is being discussed.
Advertising copy claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and notes statewide Toledo sales through druggists at 75 cents plus a household pill offer for constipation.
In a letter from Prof. Fischer now with Mr. Sunday at Decatur Ill meets two days of meetings attract 2472 participants with more expected before March 15. The letter notes Fischer sang in Austin and now joins Sunday at Decatur for a series of meetings.
Four black men reported lynched in connection with the Warren Hart double murder. Two were shot for resisting the mob. Others implicated fled or hid as fear of further violence spreads through Hawkinsville and surrounding areas.
Thomas J. Callan, who led a relief force toward the Little Bighorn battlefield after General Custer’s defeat, died at his Yonkers home. He later received a congressional medal for bravery in the dash to reinforce Custer’s men.
Mrs Annie Jensen seventh member of an alleged counterfeit ring surrenders to federal authorities in Chicago. She had been arrested with five men and another woman but released on condition to appear before United States Commissioner Foote, a promise she did not keep.
The City of Austin Minnesota invites sealed bids in the city recorder’s office until 4 p m Friday March 6 1908 for 3600 feet of 24 inch sewer pipe to be delivered by June 1 1908. Bids must state total price with a 5 percent certified check or cash deposit and a performance bond. The city may reject any or all bids. T M Foster city recorder dated Feb 14 1908.
Our Busy Season is almost here. If you want painting or paper hanging done this spring, better let us know now. First come, first served by ROSENTHAL Bros. Painters and Paper Hangers.
To the patrons of the Austin Steam Laundry the shop announces a new steam cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing department with a guarantee of good work.
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